According to a report from KRCR, the city of Red Bluff, California, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the city’s brand new fire truck that had its 100-foot ladder on full display.

The ceremony was held in conjunction with another ribbon-cutting for Red Bluff’s newly-completed Sacramento River Boat Ramp.

The Red Bluff Fire Department’s (RBFD’s) new $1.2 million 2020 ladder truck is a major upgrade, replacing its 1998 engine. RBFD Captain Mark Moyer said the new ladder will improve the response time of his crews as well as give them a better working ladder.

Lastly, Moyer said the biggest difference in the new truck is its 2,000-gallon-per-minute pump, an increase from the 1,500-gpm pump on the 1998 truck. It also offers the RBFD a larger cab.

Another major difference is the new ladder is city-owned rather than funded by the county.

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According to a report from Cape May County Herald, a new fire truck is headed to the Rio Grande (NJ) Volunteer Fire Company (RGVFC) after a discussion on its purchase was part of city officials’ public meeting held on March 18.

The RGVFC has long desired a Pierce Enforcer pumper truck with a compressed air foam system. At the meeting, members stated that the total cost of the truck was $366,872, with an $8,000 reduction because of several changes to the specifications.

The truck being replaced will now be sold off; fire commission members indicated it is worth $145,000. In his report to the commissioners, RGVFC Chief Richard Sweeten said everyone who has seen the new Pierce truck is enthusiastic about it.

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